toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro and/or chopped green onion
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cover a large sheet pan with parchment paper and coat with non-stick spray. Set aside
Marinate the salmon 10-20 mins.
In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes and whisk to combine.
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish or Ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the fish to coat. Marinate the salmon for 10-20 minutes at room temperature.(if your salmon is skin-on place it in the marinade skin up so the flesh can marinate)
DO NOT DISCARD THE EXTRA MARINADE after marinating! You will use this as a glaze later in the recipe!!
Baking Instructions
While the salmon is marinating, toss the broccoli and peppers with the 1 T. sesame oil, 1 T olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread the veggies evenly onto the prepared sheet pan and roast for 8 minutes.
Remove the veggies from the oven, toss and move them to make room for the salmon.
Place the salmon fillets on the sheet pan and return to the oven.(remember to reserve the marinade)
Roast for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through (it should register 145 degrees with an instant read thermometer – the cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets).
Remove the salmon and veggies from the oven and cool for 5 minutes.
Sauce
While the salmon and veggies are cooking, heat a very small sauce pan over medium-low heat.
Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and simmer gently, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats a spoon, about 2 minutes.
Serving
Brush or spoon the glaze over the salmon.
Sprinkle the fillets with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro and green onions. Serve with the roasted veggies and some steamed white or brown rice.
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Notes
Toasting Sesame Seeds:To toast your sesame seeds place a dry pan (meaning no oil) over medium low heat. Pour in the sesame seeds and let them heat for about 1 minute. Give them a stir in the pan. You will know they are toasted when they start to turn a light golden brown and smell nutty. Keep a watchful eye on the seeds, they can go from toasted to burnt VERY QUICKLY!!